Travel Guide
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Discover amazing experiences in the world's most exciting outdoor destinations.
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Routes, places to visit, and accommodation
We have everything you need for your next adventure:
- bike rides
- hikes
- runs
- mountain biking trails
- alpine climbing routes
- ski tours
- places to visit
- mountain hikes
- gravel bike routes
- trail runs
- cross-country ski trails
- Accommodation
- horse rides
- bike rides
Routes
Discover the most reliable and inspirational routes as recommended by local outdoor industry professionals such as mountain guides, trail wardens, park rangers, and others.
Places to visit
Explore the world's best destinations and plan your next adventure
Places to stay
Find the best accommodation for your adventure ranging from guesthouses and hostels to family-friendly hotels.
From our partners in the outdoor industry
The best gear, expert reviews and info on events
Find the best gear for your next adventure, read insightful gear reviews from industry experts, and stay updated on upcoming events in the industry.
Exclusive to Pro and Pro+ members
As a Pro and Pro+ member not only do you have access to additional features and the best maps at your disposal, but you can also benefit from exclusive offers from our partners, ensuring you are always fully equipped for the outdoors!
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Features
Explore with confidence
Download the Outdooractive app for free to confidently plan and navigate every outdoor adventure.
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Save maps and routes offline
Save routes and regions offline ahead of time to explore safe in the knowledge that you'll always have access to your maps and navigation features (or when exploring in Flight Mode to save battery).
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Plan and print routes for over 30 outdoor activities
Can't find your perfect route? Plan your own in just a few taps in the route planner — and easily print it all before you go so you've always got a back-up to hand.
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Accurate weather forecasts & meteorological info
From expected rain and snowfall to accurate representations of cloud cover — Outdooractive's specialist weather features allow you to see all need-to-know weather information before you head out the door.
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Discover the mountains and valleys of the world in 3D
Discover nature like never before with our 3D mode for the interactive map - perfectly optimized for all your outdoor adventures. Immerse yourself in vivid landscapes and explore your favorite routes in stunning detail!
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Enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 30% with our partners
Get kitted out for the cold season and save up to 30% at brands such as Garmin, DFDS, AKU, Helly Hansen, Supernatural and more... -
See the peaks and places around you with Skyline
Scan your surroundings to understand what's around you with Skyline. See peaks and places and directions ahead in augmented reality!
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Download GPX files
Download GPX files of your planned routes at the click of a button: Simply upload the file to your GPS device of choice and explore your way.
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Connect with official organizations and other community members
Connect with your favourite organizations by following them on Outdooractive. Keep an eye on the routes and activities they publish, and ask them a question directly when you need some help with your own plans.
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Discover the world's best and most reliable travel guide for outdoor and adventure tourism
Find the location of your next big adventure with our travel guide, and quickly find the best routes, adventures and activites region by region.
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Premium Routes from our partners
Discover content that you can trust, from our Pro Alliance partners: Browse the highest-quality route suggestions and travel information from some of the world's most renowned publishers.
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Share your live location with BuddyBeacon
Give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind with BuddyBeacon: Simply share your live location whenever you head outdoors with the people that matter to you most, so they know you're safe on the trail and can quickly respond if you hit a snag out there.
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Specialized maps from KOMPASS & HARVEY, the ADFC-BVA cycle map, and Alpine Club map
Access the best specialized maps for specific areas and activity types including the highly-detailed Harvey Maps of numerous mountainous regions in the UK. Get the official maps of the Alps from the DAV, ÖAV and ADFC-BVA bike maps in Germany, KOMPASS maps throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as parts of Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, the Balearic and the Canary Islands.
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Understand snow depth by glancing at the map
See precisely how deep snow is with our easy-to-understand snow-depth layer, and factor this into your plans.
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Access the Outdooractive map
30 years in the making, the Outdooractive map is the most reliable source of outdoor information out there. Collating information from a host of official sources, such as regional tourism authorities and local government agencies, the map shows you up-to-date trails and route networks, gives you access to Points of Interest information, and allows you to plan even better routes.
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Access the best official topo maps
See official topo maps in dozens of countries, including Swisstopo maps in Switzerland, OS maps in the United Kingdom and Ireland, IGN maps in France, USGS maps in the US, NRCan maps in Canada, BEV maps in Austria, BKG maps in Germany and more.
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Explore responsibly by easily understanding rules and regulations
Understand what you need to be aware of before you enter any protected areas, such as trail rights, access restrictions and official guidance — and understand how you can help protect the places you explore.
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Compile collections to organize routes and destinations
Be it routes you're looking forward to experiencing or an adventure you don't want to forget: Sort your content into collections on your profile so your favorite adventures are easier to find.
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Enjoy turn-by-turn speech navigation that will always keep you on track
Get routed around every turn and every twist — no matter how small the trail. Just listen up to know where to go, and to explore in confidence without ever taking your eyes off your surroundings.
Values
Our Guiding Values
Our mission is to be the enabler for meaningful outdoor experiences through technology that guides, connects and protects.
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Our passion for the mountains has led to an unwavering knowledge of safety and navigation across all types of terrain. This is our backyard and we are eager to guide you through it.
We break trail. We are willing to take risks and are ambitious to do things first – to innovate for the outdoor experience, forging new paths with groundbreaking ideas.
There for you when you need it. We work tirelessly to source, collect and craft the highest quality, most accurate tools that ensure safety and clarity on any path.
Maintain the local way. Countless local communities have developed their own special ways to navigate and preserve their land. Appreciating and respecting these local flavours create authentic experiences and encourage a spirit of generosity.
Outdoor impact. As we walk, ride and climb, we make sure the footprints we leave allow growth and enjoyment for all. And as we move forward, we invite all to come along and protect this space for generations to come.
Outdooractive delivers everything you need to safely enjoy better outdoor experiences, from approved routes recommended by the likes of trail wardens, mountain guides and other outdoor professionals, to the most robust mapping and navigation tools.
We are the only company in the world building a full SaaS solution aimed at uniting the tourism industry while delivering information and inspiration to the visitor. From data management and marketing to web and app technology, our products have but one goal: to provide you with the means to give your guests and customers the best possible experience.
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